CumbrianRam Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Boycie'll be proud, nice wummery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 DERBY COUNTY will recruit a technical director this summer in a bid to revive their fortunes. Nigel Clough’s side finished just three places above the Championship drop zone. And the Rams’ American owners, GSE, want to bring someone in to help their manager turn the club intoplay-off contenders next term. The new man will oversee theday-to-day running of the club, including transfers, allowing Clough to concentrate on the training ground. Derby chief executive Tom Glick will lead the search but Clough will also be heavily involved in the process with Paul Hart emerging as a candidate. GSE, who have investors with serious financial clout, will give Clough and their new man around £3million for signings this summer, with Watford midfielder John Eustace on his way to the East Midlands http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2011/05/15/derby-to-recruit-technical-director-102039-23130730/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hart would be great to have on the youth setup, not so sure on first team activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.shilton Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Not sure how this will go, if Cloughs happy about it then fair enough- if not it could bring everything clashing down. Jury is definitely out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I don't think we need a coaching figure but more of a business man, wouldn't mind seeing an ex-agent or something coming in for that role, someone who knows how to sell the club and get breaks where we need them. I'm guessing that Clough has say in who we sign and who we don't so it shouldn't be a problem, although I guess Paul Hart is a likeable man who is a trusted figure around the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.shilton Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I think it boils down to whose idea it was. If it was a decision that clough was involved in then fair enough. If it was passed down that they needed to appoint someone then that is a very different situation whether clough is involved in choosing the candidate or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 This does tie in with the Gluck interview regarding footballing staff. Did anyone else spot the £3m for transfers and the statement that Eustace us coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsmini Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Isn't Paul Hart the man who was manager of relegated Swindon and did nothing for Portsmouth and, If I'm right, Crystal Palace. He might be a football man but he may not be the right one to look after the day to running of the club. If the director is going to oversee transfers I would think he needs to be someone who is well respected in the game as well. Which of course Hart is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekkie_ram Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Leacock available for £600,000 http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2011/05/15/derby-prepare-to-sell-dean-leacock-102039-23130110/ Posted already on another topic, using his facebook status as a source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmond_tutu Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 If we need a business like technical director, then whats wrong with Glick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.shilton Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Leacock available for £600,000 http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2011/05/15/derby-prepare-to-sell-dean-leacock-102039-23130110/ Posted already on another topic, using his facebook status as a source. Deano is still on;y 26!? Seems like he's been with us forever! 600,000 isn't bad for either us or the buyers (if there are any). I'd be happy with that and the new club would be getting experience and still a youngish player- if the move freshens him up he could be a very decent acquisition. Wouldn't be surprised to see him playing in red and sh*te of florest next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramexpat Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Sporting directors serve no purpose what so ever ,, worked out so well for Dennis Wise at Newcastle didnt it !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'll be tempted to ask for a refund on my season ticket if Paul Hart comes here - the bloke has been a disaster wherever he's been...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffolkram80 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Deano is still on;y 26!? Seems like he's been with us forever! 600,000 isn't bad for either us or the buyers (if there are any). I'd be happy with that and the new club would be getting experience and still a youngish player- if the move freshens him up he could be a very decent acquisition. Wouldn't be surprised to see him playing in red and sh*te of florest next season. Ipswich will be after a centrehalf once Mcauley leaves on a free. Jewell will know about him from his time with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rams_Fan Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I wouldn't mind seeing Glen Hoddle take on the role. Whether he would do it is a different matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramexpat Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I wouldn't mind seeing Glen Hoddle take on the role. Whether he would do it is a different matter why not bring in Eileen Drewery whilst your at it , ahhh the faith healing tactics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 a director of football is a bad idea, the manager for me should be exactly that and he should be held accountable for whatever he has done, not get in a director of football and say well i didn't want him so it isn't my fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tealewasgod Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Arsene Wenger please EDIT: If the board don't immediately try to buy out Arsene Wenger's contract, I'm chopping up my season ticket card, feeding it to my dog, collecting the remains and asking for my money back. Tight arse Yanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asanovic Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Really hope this isn't true. It's not a Technical Director we need, it's some solid investment and backing of a manager who has had very little to play with, and an awful lot to get rid of. If there is then no improvement after investment, Clough goes. If we do well, he stays. Nigel Clough is one of the most stubborn men in football - I can't imagine he'll be jumping for joy at having Paul Hart in the management team. My main fear is that this will come tumbling down if we start poorly, but rather than pointing to the ludicrous appointment of a Technical Director, it will come down on Clough's head. If he's going to succeed, or fail, at Derby County, I want him to be personally responsible for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdinburghRam Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Can we all just remember for a minute that this is the people, it's most likely not true. I mean they even think we're after Kaka as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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